Patterson v. Wagner

Plaintiff as administratrix recovered a verdict and judgment against defendant under the so-called “death act” (section 14577, 3 Comp. Laws 1915), in the circuit court of Jackson county in the sum of $545 and costs, for fatal injuries sustained by her father, George F. Patterson, at the intersection of East Main and VanDorn streets in the city of Jackson on the evening of May 27, 1916, caused by the right front fender of defendant’s automobile striking him.

Defendant brings error and asks reversal on the three grounds of failure to prove defendant negligent, contributory negligence of…